Tuesday, 3 March 2015

UP sarv khap panchayat launches drive against female foeticide


Lucknow : Khaps, the body of village elders in northern India often associated with regressive social diktats, may be turning a new leaf after widespread criticism of their practices. At least a start has been made in a western Uttar Pradesh village where a sarv (larger) khap panchayat decided to launch a campaign against female foeticide and has announced a cash reward of Rs.2,100 for families wi ... Read More

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